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Event Details

Join us for the Canberra Live Your Life Expo for a day packed full of inspirational and relevant information to help you live your life with diabetes. With separate rooms for type 1 and type 2, you're sure to get the information that is right for you.

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The National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australian Government administered by Diabetes Australia, The NDSS agent in New South Wales is Diabetes NSW.

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Type 1 room topics covered

Should you just count carbs?

You've already mastered carb counting, but what about the other nutrients in your food? Studies have indicated that high-fat/protein meals require more insulin than lower-fat/protein meals with identical carbohydrate content. Our Dietitian will explore this topic in more detail.

What's new or on its way

This is an incredibly exciting time in diabetes research. New technology is becoming available more rapidly than in the past. This session a Diabetes NSW & ACT team member will provide an overview of what has recently been released and what will be coming soon. After the update real people living with type 1 will share their experiences using new technology and answer any questions you may have.

Dealing with burnout

Whether you have been newly diagnosed or have been living with type 1 for a while, it is very likely that you have experienced stress or exhaustion at some point during your journey. This session will identify the symptoms and causes of diabetes burnout, and give you tips about how you can help improve your mental wellbeing while looking after yourself.

Looking after you – biennial complications screening

Diabetes changes over time, and it is important to be aware of the different complications that can impact your health. This session highlights the importance of regular screening to help you manage your diabetes the best way you possibly can.

Guide to juggling physical activity

During this session, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist will focus on how you can safely manage your blood glucose levels before, during, and after exercise. You will gain practical information about glucose targets, insulin dose adjustments, and what resources are available to you to help manage all levels of physical activity with type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 room topics covered

What's new with type 2

This is an incredibly exciting time in diabetes research. New technology is becoming avaliable more rapidly than in the past. This session will provide an overview of what has recently been released and what will be coming soon.

Serving sizes for a healthier you

Portion size places an important role in helping your overall wellbeing. This session will look at all the nutrients that make up our food - carbohydrate, fats and protein. Our dietitian will give you practical meal preparation tips to help you every day.

Motivation to move

Starting to move more has a big impact on your overall health but it can be hard to get started. In this session we will focus on what really works, why it works and how to make the first step towards a healthier you.

Panel session: Looking After You - Annual Cycle of Care

In this exciting interactive session hear from a range of health professionals including a Podiatrist, Optometrist and a hearing specialist. After a brief introduction from each health professional this session belongs to you - ask your questions, share your experiences and listen to the responses from the panel.

Have your say - Panel discussion

Submit your questions to events@diabetesnsw.com.au before the event and our panel of health professionals and ambassadors will discuss the topics that are important to you.